Gnplay's Digital Signage Software is a platform designed for publishing media, such as videos, photos, and templates, on televisions and LED panels. With this tool, you can manage multiple monitors remotely and easily.
Gnplay's Digital Signage Software This manual aims to guide the use of the system and resolve the most common user questions. If you don't find the answer to your question here, you can contact the support team via Whatsapp.
The software is available for a 30-day free trial with all features unlocked. To start, simply register using the following link: http://site.gnplay.com.br/ds-experimente.php
The registration process is simple and only requires providing the company name, a login, password, and a contact WhatsApp number.
In the "Media" section, at the end of the form, you can upload media files in JPG (image) or MP4 (video) formats. Uploading files is not required, but this step speeds up the deployment of the material on the screens.
Upon completing the registration, you will receive the access address for the platform and links to download the player, available for both Windows and Android. Use the same login and password provided in the form.
Website Platform access: http://ds.gnplay.com.br/
Windows Installer: http://ds.gnplay.com.br/downloads/gnplayer/gnplayer.msi
Android Installer: https://gnplay.com.br/downloads/gnplayer.apk
Next step: Player configuration
Download the Windows installer using the following link:
http://ds.gnplay.com.br/downloads/gnplayer/gnplayer.msi
Some browsers may block the download, considering the software as potentially harmful. In this case, select the option to Keep File.
After downloading, run the application and proceed with the installation.
To start the software, use the shortcut "GnControl.exe" found on the Desktop. A form will then be displayed containing the PIN. The PIN will be required for the next step.
Next step: Linking the device to the account
Download the Android installer using the following link:
https://gnplay.com.br/downloads/gnplayer.apk
The download can be done on the Android device itself or via a computer, in which case you'll need to transfer the file using a USB flash drive.
Use a file manager app to locate the installer gnplayer.apk and then execute it. On the first run, you will be prompted to grant permission to install unknown apps; you should grant this permission.
After the installation is complete, open the GnPlay app and grant all requested permissions. A form will then be displayed containing the PIN. The PIN will be required for the next step.
Next step: Linking the device to the account
Access Google Play and install the following apps:
There are 2 ways to download the installer:
Download link: https://gnplay.com.br/downloads/gnplayer.apk
By default, the Android TV operating system does not come with a browser installed, which prevents downloads. Therefore, we will use a specific app for downloads.
Permission to install an external application will be requested. Grant the permission and complete the installation.
It is common for some apps to not be visible on Android TV smart devices. The "Tv Launcher" app will be used as a shortcut to access GnPlayer.
Next step: Linking the device to the account
When creating a DEMO account on the platform, the first player is automatically registered.
To link your device to the registered player, follow these steps:
The platform currently supports 3 file formats: MP4 for videos, JPG, and PNG for images. If the files have different extensions, they will need to be converted before uploading.
The Media section is where users upload and store files. Uploading a media file does not automatically display it on the screens; it must be associated with an active campaign as highlighted in the image below.
To perform a simple registration, access the "Media" menu, click the "New" button, and fill in the fields "Name," "Duration," and "File/Upload." Note that these are the minimum fields required for a basic registration. If you want to display the media on the screens immediately, make sure to fill in the "Campaigns" field.
Our platform currently supports 2 specific file formats: MP4 for videos and JPG for images. If your media file is of a different type, it will need to be converted. There are various online and free converters available for this purpose. For demonstration, we will use the site https://convertio.co/pt/
To start the conversion, go to https://convertio.co/pt/, upload the file, and then select the output type in the "To" field (MP4 for videos or JPG for images). After that, click "Convert" and wait until the new file is available for download.
Due to the various configurations that make up a video file (FPS, BitRate, Codec, etc.), it is common for some players to be unable to display certain media. This issue is particularly prevalent with more sensitive equipment such as Android Boxes and Raspberry Pis, and is less noticeable on Windows computers.
To reduce such incidents, we recommend applying a standard configuration to all videos before uploading. This configuration can be used in any video editor. If you do not have one, we suggest using the following free online option: https://www.video2edit.com/convert-from-video.
The suggested configuration follows these parameters:
FPS: 30
BitRate: 1.500kbps
Maximum resolution 1360x768
Codec: H.264
Campaigns primarily serve the purpose of displaying media in locations (screens). This is achieved through the combination of several pieces of information, such as: scheduling period (start and end), media to be broadcasted, and displays (screens where they will be shown).
We recommend creating a separate campaign for each advertising client (example: Mother's Day Campaign - Shopping Mall).
To use the general content from GnPlay (UOL News, Weather, etc.), simply create a new campaign or edit an existing one. In the edit form, click on the "Media" tab and then click "Add." A new window with a tree structure will appear. Expand the nodes "Shared" > "GnPlay," and select the content of interest. After adding the media, save the campaign and wait a few minutes for it to appear on the screens.
See also: Weather (configuration)
